Posted 9/17/2023, 4:03:02 AM

TDP Leaders Tour North India Amid Criticism for Avoiding Political Tensions

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu serves jail time amid scam
TDP leaders from Visakhapatnam on North India tour
Aim to gather civic insights from other city leaders
Believed to be escaping intense political climate
Shared pictures from scenic spots, drew criticism

greatandhra.com

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